Good Luck Chinese Elephant Figurines ~ There are many superstitions associated with the elephant. These are a remnant of zoolatry, which is an expression of marvel and admiration at the instinct of the elephant. The elephant is considered as one of the wisest of all animals, maybe even the wisest. The elephant is the largest land animal and was a sacred animal of the East that has kept its divinity over the ages. Superstitious beliefs about the elephant have been spread all over the world, even in America. Elephants here in the USA were originally brought here by traveling circuses. Chinese elephants ability to bring good luck is captured in the replicas of elephants with tusks up or even down. These ornaments are not only symbols of good luck, but are ornaments in themselves. Even in the United States you can find beautiful elephant statues adorning houses. Big and small elephant likenesses are said to bring good luck to those that possesses them. Some people believe the trunks up bring good luck. Others believe the trunk down will bring good luck. Take your pick. For those who are superstitious you may not be able to persuade them of the opposite of what they believe the elephant’s trunk signifies as regards to good luck. The Chinese elephant has always been regarded as a symbol of power, strength, wisdom, vitality, and longevity. One of the Celestial animals in Buddhism, elephants are very special because they offered wishes and flowers to Buddha. The elephant is used in a number of areas: to strengthen love and faithfulness between couples, to heighten intelligence and dignity, and to guard the home. The elephant symbolizes the head of a household or company as a token of power and prominence. The good luck elephant is also known as a grantor of wishes. Display your elephant in the bedroom to strengthen love and faithfulness between couples, or in the office to enhance power, strength, and wisdom. Good Luck Chinese Elephant Figurines make Great Gifts, 5" x 4" x 2.5". |